Chris Rager

Chris Rager was born on July 5, 1973, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. His career in voice acting began in the early 2000s, quickly establishing him as a prominent figure in the English dubbing community for Japanese anime series. Rager became widely known for his role as Hercule/Mr. Satan in the Dragon Ball franchise, a character he has voiced across numerous series and films since 2000, including “Dragon Ball Z,” “Dragon Ball Z Kai,” and “Dragon Ball Super.” In addition to this iconic role, he has lent his voice to other significant characters such as Arlong in the Funimation dub of “One Piece,” a role he undertook from 2008 to the present, and Marshall D. Teach/Blackbeard in the same series, beginning in Season 17.

Throughout his career, Rager has demonstrated versatility, taking on diverse roles across various animated productions and video games. Another notable video game role includes Mister Torgue in the “Borderlands” series, starting with “Borderlands 2” in 2012 and continuing through “Borderlands 3” in 2019 and “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands” in 2022. His work extends to other popular anime titles, where he has voiced characters like Veldora Tempest in “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (2018-2024), Cementoss in “My Hero Academia” (2016-2023), and Will Powers in “Ace Attorney.” Rager has also contributed to various animated films, including “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” (2013) and “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond” (2022). His dedication to the craft is further evidenced by his regular appearances at anime conventions, meeting fans and providing insights into his extensive voice acting journey.